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ednesday, April 22 is Earth Day, a time to celebrate nature and unite in support of the environment. First observed in the United States over 45 years ago, Earth Day has evolved to become a global effort, with annual events engaging all over the world.

In the Pocono Mountains, Earth Day celebrations are held the days surrounding this festive occasion. Local organizations join centers, parks and preserves offering public programs to honor Mother Nature and promote environmental protection. Wildlands Conservancy considers April 18 ideal for an early Earth Day arrangement holding their Earth Day Festival from noon to 4 p.m. at Pool Wildlife Sanctuary! This free festival features sights to be seen and activities to “go green” that include rain gardens, fairy houses to solar ovens and even a mud kitchen! Wildlands Conservancy Earth Day Festival Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus (610) 965-4397 ext.136 Hawley Earthfest is set for April 24 to 26 with a variety of activities for all! This weekend long celebration filled with family-friendly events is open to the public. Highlights include a Species Parade and Environmental Expo Saturday the 25th in Hawley’s Bingham Park. Parade registration is 9 a.m. with grand prize winners announced 10:30 a.m. so dress up as your favorite plant or animal and go wild! Then it’s off to expo time for bird and nature walks, along with games and crafts for kids. Hawley Earthfest Downtown Hawley, Pennsylvania HawleyEarthfest.com

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Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host an Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities include interpretive hikes, handson learning stations, conservation and animal exhibits, crafts, food, music and more! Registration is not necessary. Admission is $5 per car. PEEC Earth Day Festival Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania Peec.org (570) 828-2319 Brodhead Watershed Association, Pocono Heritage Land Trust and Stroud Township present the 1st annual Earth Day Creek 5K at the ForEvergreen Nature Preserve in Analomik Sunday, April 26. Race Day registration is $25 and supports ForEvergreen. Packet pickup progresses 8 a.m. with a Kids Dash 9:30 a.m. then 10 a.m. 5K start. The fun continues with an Earth Day Festival featuring displays, artists, music and more to 4! Earth Day Creek 5K & Festival Cherry Lane Road, Analomik, Pennsylvania Brodheadwatershed.org (570) 839-1120

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he US National Park system has been dubbed “America’s Best Idea.” In view of the fact that one good idea deserves another, National Parks Week was established to serve as a means of reinforcing our national parks as places to have fun reconnecting with nature and history offering free admission days to our country’s amazing national parks and federal lands. While National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis considers, “Every day a great day in a national park” he calls entrance free days “An extra incentive to visit one of these amazing places.”

This year, National Parks Week runs April 18 through 26 and one popular NEPA destination is pulling full steam ahead with Entrance Fee-Free Days the 18th and 19th. Offering living history and special exhibits, Steamtown National Historic Site invites one and all to enjoy the Park grounds and museum complex on them. Conveniently located in downtown Scranton, it’s just a short drive off all major routes (81, 380, 84, 6 & 11). For more information checkout: www.nps.gov/stea/index.htm

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Saturday, April 18: 2nd Annual Spring Thaw Ice and Wine Festival, Lakeville, (570) 2266246, www.sculptediceworks. com. Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Natural Ice Harvest Museum hosts this festive event with Antler Ridge Winery filled with local craft and artisan vendors. Enjoy ice carving demonstrations, live music and great BBQ eats from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Includes wine tasking from PA’s Premiere wineries and complimentary wine glass. There’s even a designated driver discount rate of $10! Saturday, April 18: Early Spring Bird Walk, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. Join Brian Hardiman for a leisurely stroll along the trails searching for spring arrivals like phoebes, gnatcatchers, warblers, broad-winged hawks and more starting at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $5 for non-members, $3 for children under 12 and EE Center members are free. Sunday, April 19: Guided Bird Walk, Nescopeck State Park, Drums, (570) 403-2006. Rise and shine at 8 a.m. for this guided bird walk alongside conservation volunteer Dave

Kruel. Wear comfortable shoes & bring binoculars to catch a glimpse of some of the park’s most musical residents. Registration required for this free program. Saturday, April 18: Step into Spring with the Master Gardeners, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. Join Penn State Monroe County’s Master Gardeners as they present this workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $20 if pre-registered and $25 at the door.

Saturday, April 25: Just for Kids: Art in the Park, Nescopeck State Park, Drums, (570) 403-2006. Kids 3 & up are invited to join artist Jan Lokuta from 1 to 3 p.m. for the mural series focusing on the changing seasons at the park. No special skills needed & all materials provided. Registration required. Saturday, April 25: Spring into Action Park Cleanup, Nescopeck State Park, Drums, (570) 403-2006. It’s that time of year! The annual park cleanup is set for 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is required to help plan projects accordingly.

Wednesday, April 22: Kids Poetry Club at Pocono Mountain Public Library, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-8860 ext.4. Kids from age 7 to 12 are invited to discover, read and share poetry and word arts at the library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.! Read their favorite poetry or write and recite their own. This month’s poetry meeting will feature a haiku slam. Registration required.

Sunday, April 26: Introduction to Fly Fishing, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) presents this program on how to learn the basics of fly fishing including knot tying and casting. Will Daskal from the Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be on hand to lend a hand with some new skills from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $15

Saturday, April 25: Earth Day Festival, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites all to “Celebrate the Earth” with hands-on learning stations, interpretive hikes, conservation exhibits, animals, crafts, food, music and so much more. No registration needed. Cost is $5 per car

Sunday, April 26: Salamanders, Frogs and More!, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www. peec.org. Join Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) from 1 to 3 p.m. exploring those amphibians stirring in the woods. Wear boots and clothes that can get muddy as you explore breeding (Continued on Page 27)

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he Monroe County Historical Association (MCHA) will present its 23rd Annual Victorian Tea and Luncheon Sunday, April 19 at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.

This beautiful Shawnee on Delaware location hosts the afternoon’s program titled “Money, Myth, and Madder: Women and Quilting during the Civil War” by Michele McLaughlin and Beth Bacher. An invitation to explore the extraordinary contributions women made during the Civil War that includes an assortment of quilts and visual aids enhancing this view of women’s war efforts, kinds of quilts made and impact of the war on women’s issues. Beginning with a social hour at 1 p.m. and seating set to take place at 1:30; the luncheon program will commence at 2 p.m. This year’s menu features a Shawnee Inn house salad with organic mixed greens and choice of dressing. The main course of penne pasta with smoke chicken and herbed tomato sauce follows with scrumptious strawberry shortcake to complete the meal. A delightful assortment of scones, mini muffins with fresh jams, honey and butter compliment a variety of teas and coffee. Price for the luncheon is $30 for MCHA members and $35 for non-member guests. The Victorian Tea is an open seating event. Tables can be reserved for groups of 8. Reservations, with payment, should be made at the Monroe County Historical Association, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, before Friday, April 10.

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Marvelous Sights...

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iewing wildlife in their natural habitat can be a wonderful, exhilarating way to connect with nature. However, attempts to scare away curious creatures foraging through bird feeders or approaching doe-eye critters should be avoided. Certain precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of the animals should always be taken: • Don’t feed wild animals. Feeding wild animals puts them at great risk for becoming addicted to foods that are not natural for them. It also reduces their ability to forage for themselves. Wild animals that are fed by humans are more likely to become aggressive towards people. • Limit time spent observing animals. Encounters with people can be stressful to animals and can alter their normal behaviors. Half an hour is reasonable.

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Robin

• Stay clear of mothers with young. Nests, dens, and rookeries are especially vulnerable to human disturbance. Never herd, chase, or separate a mother from her young or try to handle pups. • Resist the temptation to “rescue” wild animals, especially babies. Mom is usually watching from a safe distance. If an animal appears sick, get professional help by calling park rangers or animal control officers.

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Black Bear

• Keep pets on a leash or leave them at home. Both pets and wild animals can be hurt if bitten. There is also danger of disease transmission. • Don’t litter. Be responsible for leaving a place better than you found it. Carry a trash bag and pick up litter when you see it.

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cookware and unique kitchen gadgets. Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road (Route 209), Lehighton, (610) 377-5050, countryjunction.com. “World’s Largest General Store.” Home and garden accents, giftware, wines, antiques, pet supplies, seasonal goods and novelties. Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 421-8970, countrykettle.com. A sweet Pocono shopping destination housing 250 barrels of candy plus fine collectibles, home décor, jewelry and more! Dutch’s Shur Save, 1564 Route 507, Greentown,

(570) 676-3373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service. Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 6763248, holleyross.com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio producing original works including Weeping Gold Pottery. Large selections of Fiestaware, Polish Pottery and Romertopf Healthy Bakeware at great prices. House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 629-1953, houseofcandles.com. See candles made at the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos! Selections include votives, jar candles, pillars and carved candles. Closed Sundays. Stop in and dip your own wax hand!

Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 972-6331, copperlamps. com. Unique hand-crafted metal works, copper lanterns and sculptures, fine pewter Christmas ornaments. Oil paintings on glass. Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp. com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Flooring, kitchen and bath remodeling, window coverings and more. Custom installation and free estimates. Mohegan Sun Pocono, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono.com. A must-visit Pocono destination offering great shopping, dining and entertainment. Specialty

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for lunch and dinner; brunch on Sundays. The Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner Family Restaurant,Â Route 715, Henryville,Â (570) 620-1880. A casual family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu features homemade soups and daily specials. BYOB. Catering available. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 3929400, crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends.

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Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Familyowned and operated. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lakeside restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Live music on Friday nights. The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Four-diamond AAA rating.

Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-2523. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere.

dinner menus and daily specials. Great spirits and entertainment in the adjoining Pub in the Pines.

Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, robertchristianspa. com. “Charming country dining at affordable prices.” Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta and more! Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves delicious breakfast every day. Lunch and

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Barley Creek Brewing Company Sullivan Trail & Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 6299399, www.barleycreek.com. Checkout Barley’s latest renovations now with even more seating! Great food, beer and live music! Don’t miss Firkin’ Fridays small-batch, British-style, caskconditioned ales Fridays at 4 p.m. Live Music Saturday Nights! From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with no cover charge... What an amazing lineup: • April 18: Jim Roberti • April 25: Joe O’Malley • May 2: Kyler Baker

Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery 239 Blue Ridge Road, Saylorsburg, (610) 895-4205, www. blueridgewineryandvineyards. com. Daily wine tours at 2 p.m. • April 18: Successful Business Management Concepts; Talk. Randy Detrick will talk about straight forward concepts for a successful business operation at this hour long free event starting at 6 p.m.

• May 9: Home Wine Making Class Round Two. See how to ferment your own batch of wine from the comforts of your own kitchen from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $13 and includes a glass of wine and lab testing. • May 10: Heads Up for a Mothers Day Brunch you won’t want to miss! Order tickets today to enjoy breathtaking scenery overlooking the vineyards as lovely live music plays in the background. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for kids 13 & under.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, www.ehrhardts.com. Warm up for a weekend of entertainment with PubOLympics Thursdays at 8pm. A combination of trivia and physical challenges as you go for the gold with your team. Winners receive a gold medal, a $25 gift certificate and bragging rights. Live Music Fridays Nights

dancing and joking their way through the play. Tickets are $40 for this dinner theater performance that includes a delectable dinner! Cash Bar opens 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 before the 8:30 show.Reservations required • May 10: Mothers Day Reminder & Reservation Recommendation...Don’t Forget to reserved your spot!

Memorytown USA 432 Grange Road, Mt. Pocono, (570) 839-1680, www. memorytownusa.com. Live music is set for the Lakeside Bar & Grill featuring the area’s top local talent.

Mohegan Sun Pocono Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (570) 831-2100, www. mohegansunpocono.com. Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and amazing live entertainment: Bar Louie delivers 9:30 p.m. excitement:

• April 17: 30 Pack Lite 8 p.m. to Midnight

• April 17: Toolshed Jack

• April 18: The Brian Dougherty Group 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• April 24: Jeanne Zano Band

• April 24: Harkland 9 p.m. to Midnight • April 24: Nunsense, The Musical—This “off-Broadway sensation” performed live on stage with five nuns singing,

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• April 18: LondonForce • April 25: Shake Shake Shake • May 1: Electracoustica • May 2: Leash Breakers hosts a heap of talent starting at 9:30 p.m.: • April 17: Wreckless Marci

• April 18: Stealing Neil • April 24: Kartune • April 25: Bad Hair Day • May 1: Gas Station Disco • May 2: Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns Wisecrackers Comedy Club shows at 9 p.m.: • April 17 & 18: Tina Giorgi, TBA & Scott Bruce • April 24 & 25: Jim Dailakis, Chip Chantry & Scott Bruce • May 1 & 2: Rodney Laney, Daniel Tirado & Scott Bruce Racetrack: • May 2: Kentucky Derby Party 11:00 a.m. • And don’t miss Live Harness Racing 6:30p.m. Saturdays & Sundays

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• April 19: 2 p.m. • April 24: 2 p.m. • April 25: 8 p.m. • April 26: 2 p.m.

The Shawnee Playhouse 552 River Rd, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse. com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. Sex, Please, We’re Sixty... (Feature Show) Menopausal hot flashes, erratic hormonal behavior all relate to this hilarious comedy considered “a saucy senior scandal” best

• May 1: 2 p.m. • May 2: 8 p.m. • May 3: 2 p.m. • Watch for Rapunzel and Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park coming May 15!

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trend from angular shapes in the east side of the field to more rounded shapes in the west. About 15,000 years ago, such rocky terrain was common throughout the Northeast, but gradual weathering and climate change have led to the coverage or elimination of many boulder fields. Only in special places, such as Hickory Run State Park, do these astounding formations remain.

Hickory Run State Park is located in Carbon County at the foothills of the Pocono

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Mountains. Boulder Field is easily accessible via Boulder Field Road, or the scenic 3.5-mile Boulder Field hiking trail.

To learn more about this unique natural wonder, call the Hickory Run State Park Office at (570) 4430400 or check out www. visitpaparks.com. For trail maps and information on hiking in Pennsylvania, head to www. dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ recreation/hiking/where/ index.htm.

s t r o p S Information subject to change. CLIMBING CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Swing, ride & glide through the treetops on zip lines, adventure courses & other amazing attractions! Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. Five courses with 66 elements plus dual racing zip lines. Adventures for beginner to expert climbers.

FISH BAIT & TACKLE Hunter’s Gallery, Routes 590 & 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. Fishing equipment, apparel & more. Live bait & fishing supplies.

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Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, woehrlesbaitshop.com. Live bait for all seasons. Celebrating over three decades in business.

are offered during every season, seven days a week. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Year-round trail rides. “Stay and Ride” packages available.

HORSEBACK RIDING Paradise Riding Stables, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-8340, PoconoHorses.com. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on horseback! Guided trail rides

KART RACING S&S Speedways Indoor GoKarts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (Continued on Page 24)

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(570) 420-5500; SSSpeedways. com. Simulating dirt, S&S offers side-by-side racing that is fun and challenging for the novice and the racing enthusiast alike! Video games, pool table, and snack bar with full view of racing. MOUNTAIN COASTERS CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Pennsylvania’s only Mountain Coaster. Open weekends and holidays through the winter season.

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Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided.

Kittatinny Paintball, 3854 State Route 97 Barryville New York, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny. com. Experience package savings with $10 off a river trip or zipline adventure when you sign-up for paintball! Half price camping special offers an additional discount option to select with your paintball adventure.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421- 7231, shawneemt.com. Family and beginner-friendly ski mountain boasting 23 trails, two terrain parks and the Pocono Plunge snowtubing park.

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SPORTS EQUIPMENT Hunter’s Gallery, 237 Mt. Cobb Highway, Lake Ariel, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. Hunting and fishing equipment, archery supplies, apparel and more! Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill (adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum), (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline. com. Sports equipment, apparel and rentals. Minutes from Shawnee Mountain. (Continued on Page 26)

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Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 3405200, nps.gov/stea. Museums, excursions, exhibits and more!

Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum. TUBING Blue Lightning All-Season Tubing, Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos. com. Experience the thrill of snowtubing year round at Fernwood! This all-season attraction features two 400+â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lanes and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;magic carpetâ&#x20AC;? lift.

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Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, skicamelback. com. 166 skiable acres with 34 trails all lighted for night skiing. 16 lifts and the biggest snowtubing park in the USA! Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421- 7231, shawneemt.com. Family and beginner-friendly ski mountain boasting 23 trails, two terrain parks and the Pocono Plunge snowtubing park. ZIP LINES CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. 1,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; zip lines; 4,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; zip flyers, treetop adventure courses and more! Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. 1,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; dual racing zip lines and other aerial adventures.

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pools for salamanders, frogs and egg masses. Nets and collection jars for gently, up-close study will be provided. Cost is $5 per person. Saturday, May 2: Basic Boating Safety Course, Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, www. ppllakewallenpaupack.com. Join Waterways Conservation Officer Bob Plumb of the PA Fish and Boat Commission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn about boat terminology, legal requirements, water activities along with safety and water rescue. Students who pass the

Saturday, May 2: Long Pond by Kayak/Canoe, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. Tunkhannock Creek flowing through Long Pond is a fascinating waterway. Join Roger Spotts for a leisurely paced 6-mile paddle. Participants must provide their own canoe or kayak, paddles and life jackets. Don’t forget lunch and drinks. Cost is $15 for non-members, $3 for children under 12 and EE Center members are free.

exam at the end of the daylong course can earn an education certificate required to operate personal watercraft. Must be age 12 or older. Registration is required. Saturday, May 2: Birding by Ear, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. Join Darryl Speicher for a leisurely stroll along the trails learning how to identify birds by the sounds they make from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $5 for non-members, $3 for children under 12. EE Center members are free. Don’t forget to pack a lunch.

Sunday, May 3: Bridge the Gap: Wildflower Walk, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828(Continued on Page 30)

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Information subject to change. Coolbaugh Township Historical Association Museum, Route 611, Tobyhanna, (570) 8944207, coolbaughtwp.org. Military

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Eckley Minersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570) 636-2070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community now a living museum. Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.org. Ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot. Chateauesque mansion and grounds open seasonally and for special programs.

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Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.â&#x20AC;? Featuring original art by local artists. Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; poconoindianmuseum. com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. An authentic Pennsylvania German farmstead open seasonally and for special events. Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour & Ice Harvest Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 2266246, sculptediceworks.com. The Poconosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Coolest Attraction! Open year-round. Shawnee Gallery, 114 Worthington Avenue, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, shawneegallery.com. Fine arts studio, museum and store featuring local art and crafts. Steamtown National Historic Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps. gov/stea. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions. Stroud Mansion & Library, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, monroehistorical.org. Stately mansion housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits. Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum.

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Information subject to change. Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Rustic mountain lodging available year round. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge.com. Classic country inn in the Poconos. World-class service and intimate ambiance in the Inn restaurant. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments and suites. Comfortable accommodation options. Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Luxury villa accommodations and exciting on-site activities.

French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, thefrenchmanor. com. A beautiful stone chateau with romantic rooms and suites, an elegant dining room and a fully “green” spa. Skiview 5-Star Luxury Designed Holiday Accommodation, opposite the slopes of Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. Privacy matched by elegance are factors favoring an unforgettable getaway gained by leasing your own exquisite accommodation. Skiview features a Gourmet Kitchen, Built in Steam Shower for 2, Tempur-pedic Beds, Recreation area and more! Book your getaway at Skiview on VRBO.com Property #630462 or visit www. skiview-pocono.com Tel: 1-570807-4141. Owned and managed by 5-Star Hoteliers.

8150, poconomanor.com. Links, drinks and 40 winks await at this picturesque resort not to mention fly fishing, horseback riding and more! The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort.com. “An enchanting Pocono resort” offering year-round mountain accommodations.

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This Week’s fun fact comes from the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township’s Rick Bodenschatz Did you know… Clymer Library founders Lee and Clara Clymer established this valuable Pocono Pines resource over 100 years ago in 1906! Originally located at the Naomi Pines Assembly & Summer School complex, which later became Lutherland, and today is home to the popular Pinecrest Lake Golf & Country Club, Clymer Library is now on Firehouse Road just off Route 423.

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Clymer bears a notable lineage indeed! Lee Clymer’s greatgreat uncle, George Clymer, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the U. S. Constitution! Seeking more Clymer historical insight? Checkout tobyhannatwphistory.org/clymer.html

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2319, www.peec.org. Join Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for this free program celebrating the blossoming of spring with a walk in the woods. Local flower expert Josie D’Alessandro shares identification tips and natural history of local flowers. Bring water and a camera for photos!

Tuesday, May 5: Birding the Bog, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. Combine one of the most unique natural setting with one of the most spectacular natural phenomenon’s and you get a morning of migration birding at the bog. Cost is $6 for nonmembers, $4 for EE Center members and children under 12. Pre-registration required.

Saturday, May 9: Quiet Valley Farm Interpretative Walks: Spring Bird Migration, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3061 www. mcconservation.org. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center presents this walk with a look along the trails and listen to the wide variety of birds passing through the farm on their annual journey. Dress for the outdoors and don’t forget binoculars. Cost is $5 for nonmembers and $3 for members of the EE Center or Quiet Valley Farm.

Spring Water

hristened “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls features eight waterfalls cascading over the primeval rocks and slate walls that form the uplands of the Pocono Mountains. As one of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful and dramatic natural sights, Bushkill Falls makes an ideal daytrip for hikers and great singles and family weekend getaway. A visit to Bushkill is a journey into the beauty, power and grace of nature. Two streams flowing down the mountainside feed the eight waterfalls. Trails and bridges wind through the area—affording incredible views of the falls—into a lush, emerald green forest. The majestic main waterfall drops over the edge of a 100-foot cliff into a pool banked by ferns, mosses and wildflowers. From there, the falls drop another 70 feet through a long gorge strewn with gigantic boulders. Bushkill Falls’ 2015 season is underway so strap on some hiking boots and hit the trails!

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elebrate spring renewal at the Waverly Community House! Committed to educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for the community, this valuable non-profit organization will host their Annual House & Garden Show fundraiser the weekend of April 25 and 26. Seeds of the show planted in 1992 have since blossomed into today’s destination to discover the latest trends in home and garden décor, artisan creations, giftware and more. Vendors onsite will offer unique designs and expert advice for both indoors and out. Home improvement experts are ready to discuss how to make your next project a reality. With gardening season in full bloom, landscapers and greenhouse pros will be on hand to “lend a hand” with earning that green thumb! Junior gardeners will even learn a bit of planting plans themselves as Beichler’s Greenhouse returns with their fun and educational workshop for kids. WCH Special Events Coordinator, Alexander MacNamara, reports on what’s new this year with inviting insight to last year’s experience. Calling the House and Garden Committee’s idea for a cookout style luncheon, “A refreshing change,” he also points out prior year’s perks. Describing 2014’s event finds with a friend,” A sort of treasure trove for all things home,” Alexander suggests a Pre-Mother’s Day visit for gifts and gardening inspiration admitting, “We left far from empty handed!”

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